Searching for a Data Analysis Position in the Finance Industry

I like working with data and embrace continuous learning and looking for a position in business research and data analytics. Typical roles include forecasting, data visualization, developing dashboards, and analysing data for A/B tests that call for both technical and communication skills.

Research Associate

African Centre for the Study of the USA.

Johannesburg, South Africa.

2019 - Current

• Teamed to write two reports for the Youth Bridge Trust (YBT) titled Youth, and Youth, Women and Agriculture in Africa.
• Wrote 4 articles in the Africa Portal on Youth, Women, the digital economy, and agriculture. See samples in () section below.

Graduate Research Assistant

University of the Witwatersrand.

Johannesburg, South Africa.

2017 - Current.

• Collected and cleaned data from Bloomberg, IMF, and the World Bank.
• Assisted in grading examinations at the Wits Business School.

Tutorial Fellow, Finance and Accounting

Karatina University.

Karatina, Kenya.

2012 - Current

• Collaborate in teaching business finance and developing curricula.
• Works in a team that has written 3 articles in refereed journals.
• Coordinated exams for 2 years and acted as a head of department.

Research Assistant

Kenya Institute of Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA).

Nairobi, Kenya.

2006 - 2006

• Collected primary data for the EU-Democratic Governance Support Program (DGSP) on public awareness and involvement in GoK devolved public funds in Nakuru District (now a County), Kenya.

Project Manager

NECLI CBO.

Kinamba, Laikipia County, Kenya.

2009 - 2010.

• Led the Implementation of a 2 year US$200,000 environmental and livelihoods project.
• Drew project financial and narrative reports and budgets in EU/DANIDA guidelines.

Finance Officer

Twana Twitu Cares.

Nairobi/ Mwingi, Kenya.

2008 - 2009

• Managed finances for a US$150,000 Orphans & Vulnerable Children (OVC) support project.
• Drew project financial reports and budgets following USAID/AED/AMREF formats.

Reproducible Templates for Analysis and Dissemination.

Emory University (Via Coursera)

Online.

June-2021

Professional Certificate in Data Science.

Harvard University (HarvardX on EdX)

Online.

Jan-2021

The Analytics Edge.

Massachussets Institute of Technology (MITx on Edx)

Online.

Dec-2020

Certified Public Accountant of Kenya

KASNEB

Nairobi, Kenya.

June- 2008

Certified Information Systems Auditor

ISACA

Nairobi, Kenya.

June- 2009

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

PhD in Financial Economics.

Johannesburg, South Africa.

2017- Current

Thesis: Transformation of Microfinance Institutions in Africa.

Egerton University

MBA in Finance & BEd (arts), Maths/Economics.

Nakuru, Kenya.

2004-06/ 1997-01

MBA Project: Effects of Stock Splits on Share Prices and Stock Market Capitalization: The Case of EABL and KENOL.

Onyuma, S. O., Mugo, R. K., & Karuiya, J. K. (2012). Does Cross-border listing (still) improve firm financial performance in Eastern Africa?. Journal of business economics and finance, 1(1), 92-109.

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Karuitha, J. K., & Onyuma, S. O. (2013). Management of Financial Crises: Priorities for Rebuilding the Financial Architecture in Africa. African Management Development Review, 10(4), 34-49.

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